Sierra Bay Partners

M&A Advisors

We guide owners of small and medium sized companies through the complex landscape of M&A. We provide tailored strategies and insights to help navigate the transaction, overcome hurdles, and maximize value. Additionally, our dedicated team excels in strategic partnership negotiation, helping clients forge collaborations that drive innovation and foster long-term growth. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of these transactions, we are committed to delivering strategic solutions that elevate you and your business.

Keeping track of the fast and furious

We analyzed 40,000 M&A deals over 40 years. Here’s why 70-75% fail

Fortune Magazine
What will shock investors is that 70–75% of acquisitions—presumably done for their benefit—fail, according to our rigorous statistical analysis of no less than 40,000 acquisitions worldwide over the past 40 years. Over that period, most acquisitions miserably failed to achieve their stated objectives of enhancing post-acquisition sales growth, cost savings, or maintaining the buyer’s share price... continue reading

How Small Businesses drive the US Economy and Keep the American Dream Alive

Forbes Magazine
Just as enough tiny droplets of water slowly fill a bucket, the growth of small businesses fills the U.S. economy. Big corporations might get a lot of attention when it comes to creating jobs, but small businesses employ more people and are more resilient when times get tough. [..] Not only are small businesses driving the U.S. economy, but they also keep the American dream alive. continue reading

The Broken Market for Small Business Sales

The Harbus
We’ve all heard the hype: small businesses seem to be everybody’s favourite new path to wealth. The “silver tsunami” promises to bring to market 12 million businesses over the next 10 to 15 years, and, with them, the promise of riches both for retiring business owners and eager business buyers. Despite the prevailing narrative, however, an estimated 70-85% of small businesses will fail to sell. In this piece, we break down some of the reasons continue reading

Whether you're exploring selling your business, seeking a strategic partner, merging, or simply interested in how our expertise can elevate your endeavors, our team is here to help. Reach out and let's start a conversation about shaping the future of your business.
Your success in the dynamic 21st century is our priority, and we look forward to being your trusted partner on this exciting journey.

M&A Advisors

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Regina Angela Fisher

Joy Valentine

Davide Rigamonti

Paolo Bassanini

Makenna Covington

Floriane Graemlich

William Bordeaux

Avenne McBride

Julian Monroe

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Fiberglass Manufacturing

Design and Distribution

Contract Negotiation SaaS

Keeping track of the fast and furious

We analyzed 40,000 M&A deals over 40 years. Here’s why 70-75% fail

How Small Businesses drive the US Economy and Keep the American Dream Alive

The Broken Market for Small Business Sales

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